ARCHITECTURE
Himara’s architecture reflect a rich variety of architectural styles and is rooted in its history, culture and religion. Influences from distant social, religious and exotic communities have contributed to the variety of the architectural landscape in Himara that is richly revealed by archaeological finds that nonetheless retains a certain amount of continuity across history.
Some of the earliest productions, notably from Ancient Greeks and Romans, are found scattered throughout the country of Albania and also here in Himara. The best collection of Ancient architecture can be found in Qeparo at the Settlement of Karos, at the Castle of Himara and many other ruins scattered along the coast.
In the Middle Ages a variety of architecture styles developed in the form of dwelling, defence, worship and engineering structures. Examples of such developments are the Castle of Sopoti and the late medieval castle of Panormi built by Ali Pasha of Tepelena during his embarked on a campaign throughout Epirus.
Much earlier, the introduction of Christianity brought churches and monasteries which otherwhile became the centre of most towns and cities in the region. Byzantine churches are also on the best examples and legacies of Byzantine Empire, which are specifically exemplified in Drymades, Vuno, Himara, Kakome and Akroriza. Also, one Ottoman mosque was built during the reign of the Ottoman Empire in the region and that was in the Muslim region of Borsh. It was built on top of the ancient Castle of Sopoti.

"Stone is bound with the history of every residence in the Region of Himara!"